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• Lowes Faces Another Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit

  Bill Tucker | February 14, 2008 11:30 AM | 0 CommentsRichmond, VA

  A Texas woman has filed a class action against Lowes Home Center alleging Lowes violated the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The woman, who was a warehouse employee at a regional distribution center, claims that Lowes owes her unpaid overtime, and did not credit her for time that she performed required work for Lowes before and after her scheduled shift, including...

• Frivolous Judge Hit With Ethics Complaint

  Michael Phelan | May 16, 2007 3:10 PM | 0 CommentsRichmond, VA

  Judge Roy Pearson, Jr., who filed a $65 million lawsuit against a dry cleaner for losing a pair of his pants, has brought great embarrassment to the legal profession. The profession is fighting back. The American Association for Justice, formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, filed an ethics complaint against Pearson with the D.C. Bar.

• Millions of Toys Recalled for Lead Paint Dangers

  Michael Phelan | April 03, 2007 12:13 PM | 0 CommentsRichmond, VA

  For many years, I have represented young children who have been victimized by the devastating effects of lead paint poisoning. Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause brain injury, especially in young children whose brains are not fully developed until seven years of age. The civilized world has know about the hazards of lead for centuries, so it shocks me every time I read that our country...

• An Open Letter to the American Association for Justice: Reactivate the Trial Lawyers Care Volunteer Project to Help Brain-Injured Iraq War Soldiers

  Michael Phelan | March 12, 2007 10:48 AM | 4 CommentsRichmond, VA

  I read with disgust the latest news account of how the Pentagon is failing to provide necessary medical care for soldiers who suffer brain injuries in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. Largely because of the improvised explosive devices used by Iraq insurgents, traumatic brain injury has become the signature wound of the Iraq War. In an article titled, "For War's Gravely Injured, Challenge to...

• Controversial Chairman of NFL's Committee on Concussions Resigns

  Michael Phelan | March 01, 2007 12:17 PM | 2 CommentsRichmond, VA

  Dr. Elliot Pellman, a rheumatologist, whose qualifications as the 13 year chairman of the N.F.L.'s committee on concussions have been questioned by brain injury experts, resigned Monday. His resignation follows recent articles in the New York Times about the devastating effects of concussions on retired football players and a October 2006 ESPN The Magazine expose which criticized the...

• 15 Passenger Vans="Death Traps"

  Michael Phelan | January 19, 2007 1:00 AM | 0 CommentsRichmond, VA

  A 15 passenger bus (commonly referred to as a 15 passenger van) is designed to seat 14 passengers and a driver. The design of these buses is a standard cargo chassis with an extended full-size body that has been equipped with passenger seating. These buses have been sold by GM, Ford, and Chrysler under various names:1. Chevrolet Express 35002. GMC Savana G35003. Dodge Ram Van/Wagon B35004. ...

• Traumatic Brain Injury Affects Kids for Years

  Michael Phelan | May 13, 2009 12:20 PM | 0 CommentsRichmond, VA

  According to two studies just published by the American Psycological Association, children who suffer traumatic brain injuries can experience lasting or late-appearing neuropsychological problems....

• Another New Study Shows Long-Term Dangers of Concussions

  Michael Phelan | March 10, 2009 11:03 AM | 0 CommentsRichmond, VA

  Not all concussions are the same. Mild traumatic brain injuries (a/k/a concussions) are common in children and young adolescents, especially those who play contact sports. Researchers at Nationwide...

• The Walking Wounded: PTSD Victims

  Michael Phelan | January 26, 2009 9:45 AM | 2 CommentsRichmond, VA

  The term walking wounded has long been used to describe victims of traumatic brain injury, who may appear healthy but have permanent cognitive, psychological, and other symptoms from brain damage....

• Retaliation Must Be Taken Seriously By Employers and Employees

  Zev Antell | October 29, 2008 9:37 AM | 1 CommentRichmond, VA

  Most federal laws from which employees derive rights contain what’s called an anti-retaliation provision. Basically, these provisions provide protection of employees who have engaged in a...